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IMEC presents 45nm single-chip reconfigurable receiver for digital radio

With the launch of its single-chip reconfigurable receiver achieving industry state-of-the-art performance, IMEC matures its flexible radios in deep sub-micron digital CMOS to ease the implementation of both the analog and the digital functionality into the same system-on-chip.

February 9, 2009 Read more

Nanoparticles in dietary supplements cause health concerns

Dietary supplements made with nanotechnology are hitting the market with little government oversight.

February 9, 2009 Read more

Scientists create first crystal structure of an intermediate particle in virus assembly

The structure provides fresh insights into the elegant dance that viral proteins perform to create the infectious structure that causes all manner of misery and disease, say researchers.

February 8, 2009 Read more

Largest nanotechnology event in Spain

This year's NanoSpain 2009 event will take place in Zaragoza on March 9-12, 2009.

February 8, 2009 Read more

'Leading the world' the theme of newly released Battelle 2008 annual report

From breakthroughs in nanoscience, biotechnology and supercomputing to advances in clean energy, health care and global security, Battelle and its affiliated national laboratories develop real-world solutions to real-world problems.

February 8, 2009 Read more

Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology aims to produce Sri Lankan nanotech intellectual property by 2012

The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) is preparing to open by May this year and in two to three years time to produce Sri Lankan nanotechnology intellectual property and patents which deliver a competitive advantage for Sri Lankan industry.

February 8, 2009 Read more

King Saud University launches nanotechnology, stem cell research

As s King Abdullah inaugurates a package of development projects worth SR14.039 billion (approx. $3.7 billion) at King Saud University today, King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, affiliated with KSU, announced that it has registered two nanotechnology patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

February 8, 2009 Read more

Wales to host Europe's first Centre for NanoHealth

Plans for the GBP21.6 million Centre for NanoHealth at Swansea University were given the green light on Thursday after securing more than GBP10 million from the Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government.

February 7, 2009 Read more

Researchers synthesize new generation of tri-purpose nanocatalysts for reduced exhaust emissions

Researchers at the University of Tehran synthesized a new generation of tri-purposed nano-catalysts, which are an important development in reducing automotive exhaust gas emissions.

February 6, 2009 Read more

Nanotechnology-based polymer research may help keep food and drugs safer and other materials fresher longer

A recent discovery at Case Western Reserve University may help keep food and drugs safer and fresher longer and electronic equipment dryer and more secure than ever before - all at a lower cost.

February 6, 2009 Read more

Research reveals how influenza virus hijacks human cells

EU-funded scientists in France have defined an important drug target in the influenza virus.

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Institute of Nanotechnology appoints Mark Morrison as new CEO

The Institute of Nanotechnology has announced the appointment of Dr Mark Morrison as its Chief Executive Officer, on the retiral of the original founder and CEO, Ottilia Saxl.

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New microscopy method helps create new pharmaceuticals

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has patented an improved microscopy method for measuring the shapes and sizes of proteins which could help scientists create new pharmaceuticals that are a better match for the proteins they target.

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Could remote wireless drug delivery devices be hacked?

Security risks for remote intelligent Pharmacy-on-a-Chip delivery systems.

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What makes molten glass solid - controversial solid state mystery cracked

Scientists can easily explain the structural order that makes steel and aluminium out of molten metal. But, despite the fact that glass blowers have been plying their trade since the first century BC, we have only just begun to understand what makes molten glass solid.

February 6, 2009 Read more

Immune cell activation under the microscope

The application of sophisticated imaging techniques illuminates spatio-temporal regulation critical for T cell activation.

February 6, 2009 Read more